The state’s deadliest fire in decades at a Fall River assisted living facility in July put the spotlight on the use of sprinklers to suppress fires in congregate housing. Fire inspectors recently ...

ACTION. THAT’S RIGHT. SOURCES TELL ME IT WAS THE SPRINKLER IN THE ROOM WHERE THE FIRE STARTED. HERE AT GABRIEL HOUSE THAT NEVER WENT OFF. AND IN FACT, THAT SPRINKLER HAD BEEN RECALLED DECADES AGO.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Safety inspection company and facility owner blame each other for failing to address faulty sprinklers in July ...

You know one- and two-family homes present the greatest fire risk to residents and responding firefighters. But do local officials in your community know? Lack of understanding contributes to the fire ...